Cycle Routes in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Lower Rhine Route cycle path
The longest network of cycle paths in Germany covers easy, flat terrain
The Lower Rhine region has Germany’s longest network of cycle paths: on the Lower Rhine Route, cyclists ride across Rhine dikes on flat, tarmacked paths.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Niederbergbahn Panorama Cycle Track
Cycling on flat terrain through neanderland
Train tracks have been replaced by a cycle path to create a relaxing route through neanderland.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Relaxed cycling in Münsterland
A cycling network of paths and zones
Cycling by numbers in Münsterland: this mostly flat network of cycle paths offers good signposting, a wide range of places to eat and many interesting sights.
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Discover Ratingen by bike
Textile museum, palaces and castles
Palaces and castles, historic old towns and tranquil natural land-scapes – Ratingen has it all. Cyclists always have something new to discover on a choice of themed routes.
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Sauerland Cycle Circuit
Cycling through Sauerland on disused railway lines
Cycling on disused railway lines through the “Land of 1000 Mountains”. A wealth of attractions await active cyclists on this circular route.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Rhine Cycle Route
Go with the flow
A journey through romantic landscapes and Rhine metropolises: the most exciting stretch of the 1,320-kilometre Rhine Cycle Route runs through NRW.
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Ahr cycle route
Active travel between the Eifel and Rhine regions
The Ahr cycle route winds its way over 80 kilometres through one of the most beautiful vineyard regions in the country, and is a good destination for a sporty day trip with a a relaxing glass of wine to finish the tour.
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Ruhr Valley Cycle Path
From idyllic landscapes to industrial heritage
From industrial heritage and vibrant cities to idyllic nature and half-timbered houses: the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path passes many different towns on its way through Sauerland and the Ruhr Area.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Industrial heritage in the Rhineland with a bicycle
Cycling route connects LVR (Rhineland regional council) industrial museums
On the cycle path of the industrial museums, it is possible to create paper, to de-scend into a turbine cellar and to face the entry examination to become a trainee in the iron and steel industry.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Töddenland Cycle Path
The circular route links interesting sites from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A cycle path for history buffs: this circular route follows the tracks of 17th and 18th century Westphalian salesmen.
Level of difficulty: easy
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